[Finished product] Handmade Crochet Octopus Amigurumi

Materials Needed:

• Yarn:
  • Light blue or grey (for body)
  • Dark blue or grey (for tentacles)
  • White (for eyes)
  • Black (for eyes and mouth)
  • Brown (for his shirt)
• Crochet hook: 3.0mm or suitable size for your yarn
• Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing
• Safety eyes: 6mm or black yarn for embroidered eyes
• Yarn needle: For sewing and weaving in ends
• Scissors
• Stitch markers: Optional but helpful for keeping track of rounds

Crochet Abbreviations:

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
• sl st: Slip stitch
• MR: Magic ring

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Squidward’s Head

1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
5. Rounds 5-9: Sc around (24) for 5 rounds.
6. Round 10: 2 sc, dec around (18).
7. Round 11: 1 sc, dec around (12).
8. Round 12: dec around (6).
9. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the head.

2. Squidward’s Body

1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Rounds 4-7: Sc around (18) for 4 rounds.
5. Round 8: 1 sc, dec around (12).
6. Round 9: dec around (6).
7. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the body.

3. Tentacles (Make 6)

1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: inc around (12).
3. Round 3-4: Sc around (12) for 2 rounds.
4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

4. Eyes

1. White part: Start with a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
4. Pupil: Use black yarn or safety eyes for pupils. Attach them to the white part.

5. Mouth

• Use black yarn to embroider a simple line for the mouth on the head.

6. Shirt

1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
3. Round 3: Sc around (12) for 3 rounds.
4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

1. Sew the head onto the body securely.
2. Attach the tentacles around the bottom of the body.
3. Sew the eyes onto the head, placing them appropriately.
4. Attach the mouth to complete Squidward’s face.
5. Add the shirt to the body and adjust any details as necessary.

Final Touches

• You can customize Squidward by adjusting the shape of his head, tentacles, or expression to capture his unique personality.

Enjoy crocheting your very own Squidward Tentacles!